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Add 4/84 and 90/42

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

4/84 + 90/42 is 46/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   4/84 = 4 × 1/84 × 1 = 4/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   90/42 = 90 × 2/42 × 2 = 180/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/84 + 180/84 = 4 + 180/84 = 184/84
5. 184/84 simplified gives 46/21
6. So, 4/84 + 90/42 = 46/21
   In mixed form: 24/21

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